Engineering a cancer-fighting virus
Credit: Yanagawa-Matsuda, et. al, Oncology Reports, November 12, 2018 An engineered virus kills cancer cells more effectively than another virus currently used in treatments, according...
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Cardiff University researchers shed light on development of gastric cancer
New target for gastric cancer therapies Cardiff University researchers have uncovered new information about the underlying mechanisms for gastric cancer, providing hope of potential new...
Doctors are prescribing opioids for shorter duration, lower doses in children
Rate of prescribing remains consistent, say CHOP researchers As the opioid epidemic continues to plague the United States, physician-researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)...
Why do beaked whales return to a Navy sonar range despite frequent disturbance?
Scientists say it's the foodCredit: A. Friedlaender; NMFS permit #14534 MOSS LANDING, CA - Using data from underwater robots, scientists have discovered that beaked whales...
Long-necked dinosaurs rotated their forefeet to the side
Scientists at the University of Bonn investigated the tracks of sauropods. New findings on locomotionCredit: © The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Long-necked dinosaurs (sauropods) could...
Lung-MAP precision medicine trial expands to include more patients
Credit: SWOG Cancer Research Network The Lung Cancer Master Protocol (Lung-MAP), the first precision medicine trial in lung cancer supported by the National Cancer Institute...
R-E-S-P-E-C-T? LGBT views on police legitimacy and authority
New study uncovers LGBT perceptions of legitimacy, authority and justice in law enforcementCredit: Florida Atlantic University Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals have a...
Hospital patients are leaving their plates half full and it's putting their lives at risk, study shows
Credit: Abbott The largest analysis to date of U.S. hospital malnutrition prevalence confirms 1 in 3 adults are at risk Majority of patients eat only...
Heavy drinking may change DNA — Leading to increased craving for alcohol
Genetic vicious cycle may reinforce risky drinking behavior, Rutgers-led study saysCredit: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a...
Columbia engineers translate brain signals directly into speech
Advance marks critical step toward brain-computer interfaces that hold immense promise for those with limited or no ability to speakCredit: Nima Mesgarani/Columbia's Zuckerman Institute NEW...
MMV and DNDi make compounds available for research into new drugs for pandemic diseases
Pandemic Response Box harnesses open and collaborative approaches to medical innovation Geneva - 29 January 2019 - Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) and the Drugs...
Do women with breast cancer have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation?
Increased risk of atrial fibrillation in women with breast cancer depends on age and time since diagnosis, according to a new study published in HeartRhythm...
Exploring the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Eight-year study reveals association that may indicate early stage changes in cognition Hearing loss affects tens of millions of Americans and its global prevalence is...
National study compares options for treating fecal incontinence
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 29, 2019) - It is a common health problem that causes uncommon personal discomfort. Fecal...
Why large forest fires may not be a big threat to some endangered animals
A new study in The Condor: Ornithological Applications shows that certain endangered owls may continue to persist and even flourish after large forest fires. Throughout...
